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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli P ZERO (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nokian (69%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian Powerproof and Pirelli P ZERO, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli P ZERO first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2020 225/45 R18 test, where both the Powerproof and the P ZERO were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof has A wet grip rating, whereas 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof is made in Finland and P ZERO is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof
Pirelli
P ZERO
Number of tests
11
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
6.1
Latest test
2022
2020
Available sizes
53
411

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
66%
Nokian
Powerproof
Pirelli P ZERO
86%
Pirelli
P ZERO
Wet Braking
Nokian Powerproof
64%
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Wet Handling
Nokian Powerproof
74%
Pirelli P ZERO
93%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian Powerproof
58%
Pirelli P ZERO
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian Powerproof
72%
Pirelli P ZERO
80%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian Powerproof
61%
Pirelli P ZERO
71%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
77%
Nokian
Powerproof
Pirelli P ZERO
84%
Pirelli
P ZERO
Dry Braking
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Pirelli P ZERO
96%
Dry Handling
Nokian Powerproof
86%
Pirelli P ZERO
93%
Dry Lane Change
Nokian Powerproof
75%
Pirelli P ZERO
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
Nokian Powerproof
60%
Pirelli P ZERO
70%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
69%
Nokian
Powerproof
Pirelli P ZERO
78%
Pirelli
P ZERO
Noise Exterior
Nokian Powerproof
67%
Pirelli P ZERO
75%
Noise Interior
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Pirelli P ZERO
69%
Ride Comfort
Nokian Powerproof
60%
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Economy
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
77%
Nokian
Powerproof
Pirelli P ZERO
67%
Pirelli
P ZERO
Rolling Resistance
Nokian Powerproof
81%
Pirelli P ZERO
64%
Fuel Efficiency
Nokian Powerproof
84%
Pirelli P ZERO
69%
Mileage
Nokian Powerproof
67%
Pirelli P ZERO
67%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019245/45 R18View

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